Building a temple didn't mean you believed in gods, it just meant you believed in architecture.

“But in his experience it was only a matter of time before the normal balance of…”

“Try it for your father, dear,” said the Countess. “Quickly, before it congeals.”

“But here's some advice, boy. Don't put your trust in revolutions. They always c…”

“I've been given something for a while, and the price of it is that I have to gi…”